NEWS & INSIGHTS
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Double amputee returns to Jersey following life-changing road traffic collision
Verity Boak was instructed to take a lead role in the rehabilitation of Joe Claridge following a catastrophic road traffic collision in Belgium, which resulted in bilateral above-knee amputations and severe abdominal complications... (Read more)
Court Approves Least-Restrictive Funding Decision in Acquired Brain Injury Case
Multidisciplinary evidence led by long-term case management supported a proportionate, harm-reduction approach, balancing safeguarding duties with autonomy under the Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016... (Read More)
Advising the Guernsey Expert Panel on Care Costs and the Personal Injury Discount Rate
Verity Boak recently provided expert evidence to the Guernsey Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) Expert Panel, convened by the States of Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee to advise on reform of the PIDR in catastrophic injury claims... (Read More)
Leading the Rehabilitation and Care Pathway in Guernsey’s Largest Ever Personal Injury Award
Verity Boak acted as specialist rehabilitation case manager supporting a young man sustaining a complete spinal cord injury and tetraplegia caused by a road traffic incident... (Read More)
Royal Court Approves First Periodical Payment Settlement Under Damages (Jersey) Act
Verity Boak was instructed as Zac’s case manager during the claim to assemble, coordinate and oversee a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme throughout his childhood and adolescence... (Read More)